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People living with cancer tell us they need emotional support to feel less isolated and lonely and sometimes need some help with practical tasks that they are temporarily having trouble with. By choosing to join us as a Buddy volunteer, you’ll be doing something amazing for people in these extraordinary times, so they can continue to feel connected to the world outside. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer. There are two types of buddy volunteer: -Community Buddy: provides face-to-face support in the community or in people’s homes to alleviate loneliness and help with simple practical tasks. and -Telephone Buddy: provides telephone support to alleviate loneliness and social isolation for people living with cancer -What we’re looking for: *Good listener and clear communicator *Patient, flexible and reliable *Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding whilst maintaining boundaries *Good IT skills in order to access required systems and resources *Understand the need to maintain confidentiality -What you can gain from this opportunity: *Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference *Use and develop your communication and people skills *Have a rewarding experience making a difference to people living with cancer *Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)
Travel expenses
We reimburse both public transport and driving related costs to undertake sessions with service users.
Support
Training details
Online training is provided, as well as live sessions on Teams with staff.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
Flexible times available to assist. All help is greatly appreciated.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Macmillan Buddy Volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Support (North of Scotland)
Your details and message will be sent to:
Clare Jamieson, Macmillan Cancer Support (North of Scotland)
Clare Jamieson, Macmillan Cancer Support (North of Scotland)
Email address: cjamieson@macmillan.org.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Aberdeenshire:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Aberdeenshire
Email address: volunteering@avashire.org.uk
Phone: 03718 110008
Thank you for registering your interest in Macmillan Buddy Volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Support (North of Scotland).
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